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Ministry of Defence
Vijay Diwas Celebration at Southern Command War Memorial Pune on 16 Dec 2022
Pune, 16 December 2022
Vijay Diwas 2022 was celebrated on 16 Dec 2022 with the customary pomp and fervor at Southern Command War Memorial, Pune. This day marks the splendid victory achieved by India over Pakistan 51 years ago. The "GREATEST VICTORY EVER" saw the emergence of Bangladesh as an independent nation and India rose as a regional power to reckon with. With this decisive victory over a formidable opponent the Armed Forces of India once again affirmed themselves as a strong component of National power.
The 1971 Indo Pak warwas forced upon India due to the widespread genocide of people of East Pakistan carried out by an oppressive military regime under General Yahya Khan of Pakistan. The war, which was short and intense, was fought on both Eastern and Western fronts. The 13 day war resulted in the complete surrender of Pakistani forces and the creation of Bangladesh. The Indian Armed Forces reigned supreme over the Pakistani military in the battle field. During the war, Southern Command valiantly defended the borders of the nation against all actions by Pakistani Army. The notable battles which were fought in the area of responsibility of the Southern Army included the famous battle of Longewala where Pakistan's armoured forces were destroyed by resolute Indian troops. The raid on Pakistani town of Chachro carried out by soldiers of the renowned 10 Para Commando Battalion led by Lt Col  Bhawani Singh and capture of Parbat Ali were famous military operations by Southern Command. These battles have gone down the annals of history as fine examples of grit, determination and bravery of our soldiers.
A wreath laying ceremony was conducted at Southern Command War Memorial to pay homage to brave soldiers, airmen and sailors of the Indian Armed Forces who did not think twice before laying down their lives to protect the sovereignty and freedom of our great nation. The commemorative wreath was laid by Lieutenant General Manjit Kumar, Chief of Staff, HQ Southern Comd on behalf of all ranks of HQ Southern Command. The ceremony was attended by military personnel of Pune Station as well as Veterans of the Indian Army, Air Force & Navy, who participated in the operation in Indo Pak War 1971. The silence observed by all present, echoed skywards to the martyrs of this great nation as an apt tribute to their steely resolve to defend India at all costs.
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Ministry of Food Processing Industries
SCHEME TO PROCESS FARMER'S PRODUCE
Ministry of Food Processing Industries  is implementing a Central Sector umbrella scheme- Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana  since 2016-17. Under its component schemes, it, inter alia, provides grants-in-aid for setting up of food processing/ preservation industries with farm level infrastructure like primary processing facilities, collection centers etc. MoFPI is also implementing a centrally sponsored "PM Formalisation of Micro food processing Enterprises  Scheme" for a period of five years from 2020-21 to 2024-25 with an outlay of Rs 10,000 Crore. PMFME Scheme provides support to Self Help Groups / Farmer Producer Organizations / Cooperatives for setting up/ upgradation of micro food processing units, Seed Capital to SHGs, Common Infrastructure, Marketing & Branding support etc. These schemes help farmers in processing/ selling their produce in farm vicinity.
This information was given by Minister of State for M/o Food Processing Industries, Shri Prahlad Singh Patel in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today
Special Service and Features
L Murugan paid tribute to MGR
The anniversary of the former Chief Minister of Tamilnadu Dr. M.G.R. is today . On this occasion, Dr.L.Murugan, Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting, Animal Husbandry, Dairy Development, and Fisheries paid homage to former Chief Minister M.G.R..
In his Twitter Message Thiru L. Murugan has said:
Let us commemorate Bharath Ratna #MGRamachandran who carved a niche for himself as a great actor, and entered politics to serve the people in myriad ways for which he is remembered for ever.
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Prime Minister's Office
PM pays tributes to Shaheed Bhagat Singh, on his Jayanti
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has paid tributes to Shaheed Bhagat Singh, on his Jayanti.
"मां भारती के वीर सपूत अमर शहीद भगत सिंह की जयंती पर उन्हें कोटि-कोटि नमन। वीरता और पराक्रम की उनकी गाथा देशवासियों को युगों-युगों तक प्रेरित करती रहेगी।", the Prime Minister said.
Ministry of Home Affairs
Tremors in NCR Region: “No Need for Panic”, says head of National Centre for Seismology
Need for preparedness and mitigation, underlines NDMA after meeting on recent Seismic Activity in Delhi-NCR region
Director of the National Centre for Seismology , Dr. B K Bansal has said there is no need to panic with respect to the recent seismic activities in Delhi-NCR region. But it is important to undertake preparedness and mitigation measures to reduce the earthquake risk, he underlined. Dr. Bansal was speaking at a meeting convened by the National Disaster Management Authority  here yesterday to discuss the various mitigation and preparedness measures to reduce the earthquake risk in Delhi-NCR region.
Director, NCS informed that given the seismic history of Delhi and its vicinity, the occurrence of minor earthquakes in Delhi-NCR is not unusual. However, there is no proven technology in the world wherein earthquakes are predicted with certainty in terms of its location, time and magnitude.
Following the meeting, the NDMA has requested the States to take the following measures:
- Ensure compliance of building bye laws to make upcoming constructions earthquake resilient and to avoid addition of vulnerable building stock.
- Identify the vulnerable priority structures, especially lifeline buildings, and retrofit them. Private buildings should also be retrofitted to reduce the risk in a phased manner, wherever required.
- Conduct regular mock exercises to deal with earthquakes in future and come out with SoPs for immediate response after an earthquake
- Undertake the public awareness programmes regarding do’s and don’ts with regard to earthquakes.
The meeting was attended through Voice Conferencing  by NDMA Members, Director General, National Disaster Response Force and senior officers of Government of NCT of Delhi, Rajasthan, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh.
Ministry of Tourism
Team of students from Telangana reached Faridabad under 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat' programme
Will learn about Haryana's culture, cuisine and lifestyle
Under the 'Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat' programme, students of both the states of Telangana and Haryana are visiting each other's states for the exchange and learning about the culture, cuisine and lifestyle.
In this connection, a group of students from Telangana reached a private university in Faridabad today to know about Haryana. This team is on a five-day tour of Haryana state. The President of All India Council for Technical Education and other officials explained the merits of the 'Ek Bharat, Shrestha Bharat' programme to these students through video conferencing. University's Vice-Chancellor Sanjay Srivastava said that under the 'Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat' programme, we have got a golden opportunity to know about each other's state. He said that, “A paired programme is going on in which responsibility has been given to 2 states that our students should go there and learn the culture there and the students of the other state should learn the culture here.”
Dr. Gurjit Kaur Chawla, the nodal officer of the University for the programme 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat', informed that arrangements have been made for the students coming from Telangana under this programme. She said that these students would be taken to different places of the state and made aware about the culture, language, lifestyle and cuisine of Haryana.
Teachers and students who came from Hyderabad, the capital of Telangana, told that under this programme they have got an opportunity to know the culture, language, lifestyle and cuisine of Haryana, which they are very curious to know about.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
High recoveries push India’s Recovery Rate to nearly 75%
Recoveries exceed the Active Cases by nearly 16 lakh
One of the lowest globally, India’s Case Fatality Rate further dips
A consistently increasing number of recoveries has pushed India's Recovery Rate amongst the COVID-19 patients to nearly 75%.
With the recoveries of 57,989 COVID patients in the last 24 hours, the total number of recoveries has reached 22,80,566 today.
India’s total recoveries now exceed the total active cases  by nearly 16 lakhs .
As the graph shows, the average daily number of recoveries is on a constant upward move from 15,018  to 60,557 during the week of 19-13 August 2020.
The constantly increasing recoveries have ensured that the actual caseload of the country viz. the active cases, has reduced and currently comprises only 23.24% of the total positive cases. This has also resulted in gradually falling mortality rate. Currently at 1.86%, India’s Case Fatality Rate  is one of the lowest globally. It has been made possible because by comprehensive and sustained effectiveness of the Centre’s policy of TESTING aggressively, TRACKING comprehensively & TREATING efficiently.
Higher number of recoveries and declining mortality rate among COVID patients have shown that India's graded and pro-active strategies are delivering results on the field.
For all authentic & updated information on COVID-19 related technical issues, guidelines & advisories please regularly visit: https://www.mohfw.gov.in/ and @MoHFW_INDIA.
Technical queries related to COVID-19 may be sent to technicalquery.covid19[at]gov[dot]in and other queries on ncov2019[at]gov[dot]in and @CovidIndiaSeva .
In case of any queries on COVID-19, please call at the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare helpline no.: +91-11-23978046 or 1075 . List of helpline numbers of States/UTs on COVID-19 is also available at https://www.mohfw.gov.in/pdf/coronvavirushelplinenumber.pdf
Prime Minister's Office
PM expresses happiness over 10 crore registrations on e-Shram
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed happiness over 10 crore registrations on e-Shram and called it as the journey from determination to accomplishment.
In response to a tweet by the Union Minister for Labour and Employment, Shri Bhupendra Yadav, the Prime Minister said;
"यही तो संकल्प से सिद्धि की यात्रा है। देश के करोड़ों श्रमिकों और कामगारों का सामर्थ्य आज नए भारत का आधारस्तंभ बन रहा है। उनकी सामाजिक सुरक्षा में ही देश का मजबूत भविष्य छिपा है।"
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 UPDATE
114.46 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
Recovery Rate currently at 98.28%; Highest since March 2020
11,242 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to 3,38,85,132
11,919 new cases in the last 24 hours
India's Active caseload stands at 1,28,762
Active cases account for less than 1% of total cases, currently at 0.37%; Lowest since March 2020
Daily positivity rate  less than 2% for last 45 days
Weekly Positivity Rate  less than 2% for last 55 days
62.82 cr Total Tests conducted so far
Ministry of Education
Scope of HEFA expanded with capital expansion to Rs. 10,000 crore
The Government has approved the authorised equity capital expansion of Higher Education Financing Agency  to Rs. 10,000 crore, with Government equity of Rs. 6000 crore. An amount corresponding to 10% of the Government equity would be contributed by the partner institution, Canara Bank.
All Centrally Funded Educational Institutions in Higher Education, School Education and Medical Education sectors are eligible to avail of loans through HEFA. Presently HEFA has been sanctioned Government equity of Rs. 1000 crore, with an additional Rs. 2000 crore budgeted for current year. Projects worth Rs. 5260.90 crore have been sanctioned so far out of the in-principle approval accorded to projects worth Rs. 10,065.37 crore to higher educational institutions. The Government would take steps to mobilize additional resources in future, based on requirement. It is envisaged by 2022, to fund projects worth Rs 1,00,000 Crore by year 2022 as per the Budget Announcement of 2018-19 to various categories of educational institutions.
This information was given by the Minister of State , Dr. Satya Pal Singh today in a written reply to a Lok Sabha question.
Ministry of Finance
Exchange Rate of conversion of the Foreign Currencies relating to Imported and Export Goods notified
In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 14 of the Customs Act, 1962 , and in supersession of the notification of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs  No.37/2019-CUSTOMS , dated 16th May, 2019 except as respects things done or omitted to be done before such super-session, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs  hereby determines that the Rate of Exchange of conversion of each of the Foreign Currencies specified in column  of each of Schedule I and Schedule II annexed hereto, into Indian currency or vice versa, shall, with effect from 7th June, 2019, be the rate mentioned against it in the corresponding entry in column  thereof, for the purpose of the said Section, relating to imported and export goods.
SCHEDULE-I
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Australian Dollar
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49.55
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47.35
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190.25
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178.40
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Canadian Dollar
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52.75
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50.85
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Chinese Yuan
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10.20
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9.90
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Danish Kroner
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10.65
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10.25
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79.50
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76.50
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9.00
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8.70
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235.75
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220.95
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47.30
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45.15
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89.75
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19.70
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18.45
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19.15
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51.75
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49.95
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4.85
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Swiss Franc
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71.20
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68.45
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12.55
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11.75
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19.55
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18.30
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70.30
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68.60
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5.70
Ministry of Jal Shakti
WAPCOS celebrates Golden Jubilee
Union Minister for Jal Shakti Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawatwas the Chief Guest at the Golden Jubilee Celebrations of WAPCOS here and said that WAPCOS is an important organization, which had not only taken path breaking developmental activities, but also came forward in a big way to take up challenging social issues. He said, from conceptualization to completion is the motto of WAPCOS.
WAPCOS, which was incorporated as Public Sector Enterprise in 1969 by the Government of India celebrated its Golden Jubilee today at Siri Fort, New Delhi in a gala manner. In commemoration of this historic occasion, the Company organized Golden Jubilee Celebrations with a themetitled “Transcending Boundaries- Touching Lives”. Minister of State for Jal Shakti, Shri Rattan Lal Kataria was the Guest of Honour at the event.
Speaking on the occasion, CMD, WAPCOS, Shri R.K.Gupta said that WAPOCOS is a leading technology driven consultancy and EPC organization with strong global presence in the fields of Water, Power and Infrastructure Sectors. WAPCOS has successfully completed/on-going consultancy assignments in countries covering Asia, Africa, Middle East, South America and Pacific Island and is operating in more than 47 Countries, at present.
Earlier, at an event at Central Water Commission in New Delhi,Union Minister for Jal Shakti Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said that challenges of Climate challenge and unpredictability of Monsoon has emerged as one of the greatest problems facing India. Speaking at a Workshop on Flood Management here, the Minister said that there is a need for holistic approach to fight the challenges of both the drought and floods in India. He said, as the Central Water Commission  is going to celebrate 75th year of its foundation soon, the distilled wisdom of the organization should be reviewed and taken forward to find practical solutions.
Shri Shekhawatalso released a book titled “Reassessment of Water Availability in India Using Space Inputs”.
The study for “Reassessment of Water Availability of River Basins in India using Space Inputs” for assessing the average annual water resources in the country is conducted by Central Water Commission  with technical support of National Remote Sensing Centre , Hyderabad. The average annual water resource of the 20 basins of the country has been assessed as 1999.20 Billion Cubic Meter . Fully science based state-of-the-art modeling tools and satellite data have been used in this study. The methodology for reassessment was finalized by a committee consisting of experts from CWC, NRSC, Indian Meteorological Department  and Academia. The most distinguishing features of the study are incorporation of rainfall, land use, land cover, proper estimation of demand, evapotranspiration, soil moisture and development of basin and sub-basin wise models with the help of the software namely ‘Water Resources Assessment Tool ’ developed by NRSC. The outcome of this study will be very useful for proper planning and development of country’s water resources.
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Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
RESERVATION IN NEET
27% Reservation to Socially and Educationally Backward Classes  in the All India Quota of Medical Education  has been introduced by the Government very recently i.e. August, 2021. Therefore, such survey has not been conducted.
As per the provisions of Article 338B  of the Constitution, the NCBC has been empowered to investigate and monitor all matters relating to the safeguards provided for the socially and educationally backward classes and to enquire into specific complaints with respect to the deprivation of rights and safeguard of the socially and educationally backward classes. The SEBCs who fell deprived of their constitutional rights can approach the NCBC regarding their grievances.
This information was given by The Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Sushri Pratima Bhoumik in the Lok Sabha in a written reply today.
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Ministry of Women and Child Development
Women of India Organic Festival to be held at IGNCA, New Delhi from 26th October to 4th November, 2018
The Ministry of Women and Child Development is organizing the 5th edition of the Women of India Organic Festival from 26th October to 4th November, 2018 at Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts, Janpath Road, New Delhi. This is aimed to boost organic culture and promote Women Organic Farmers and Entrepreneurs. Being the country's largest organic festival, it bears witness to the fact that women are the torchbearers of the nation's organic movement.
"The WOI Festival has given a successful platform to empower women farmers and entrepreneurs in a festive and fruitful manner for the past 4 years. It is a matter of great satisfaction for me that the Ministry’s efforts ultimately boost these illustrious rural women’s local communities and economy by creating jobs and keeping farmers thriving in addition to spreading awareness about the benefits of organic products,” said The Minister of Women & Child Development, Smt. Maneka Sanjay Gandhi.
With over 500 women entrepreneurs coming together from across the country with their organic products such as cereals, rice, pulses, skin-care products, fabric, jewellery, etc, this is the perfect example of how the festival is creating a revolution and making women self-reliant. For the first time, ‘The Vegan Project’ and Food Court with cooked-on-site delicacies will also be available.
Participants from the remotest parts of the country travel and stay in Delhi for the entire duration of the Festival, while having the opportunity of selling their healthy and wholesome produce to the people of Delhi and surrounding areas.
To make the organic movement more accessible to public, the Ministry has changed the venue for the 2018 edition to IGNCA and has kept Entry and Parking Free for All.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Films Division-CFSI to screen films on World Water Day
‘Valuing Water’ –World Water Day 2021 Theme
Watch all Films on FD’s YouTube Channel
Mumbai, 21 March 2021
World Water Day is observed on 22nd March every year to highlight importance of water conservation and to raise awareness about the global water crisis. To mark the day, Films Division has joined hands with Children’s Film Society, India , to screen a special package of films on its website and YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/FilmsDivision, tomorrow, 22nd March 2021.
The theme of World Water Day 2021 is ‘valuing water’. The value of water is much more than what is debated today - it has enormous and unfathomable value for the very existence of the world. Film Division-CFSI films also reflect the same message.
The films being streamed are: Rain Man  - a film on how to save the rainwater. This film highlights the work of noted scientist Dr. Shivkumar, popularly known as "Rain Man" who recommends harvesting rainwater falling on the roof top to save water.
Johad - A Source of Water  portrays Johad - a traditional water shed practice in Rajasthan which provides water for irrigation, drinking and other domestic purposes and increases bio mass productivity, i.e., food grain, milk and milk products due to increased water availability.
Water, Land and The People  attempts to highlight the current situation in India and proposes remedies to reverse the alarming trend of water scarcity by the integration of land, water and the people
Pani - Re – Pani  conveys a strong message that water is most essential for sustaining life on earth and water issues need delicate monitoring not only by the government agencies but also by the common people.
Veracity  is a sand animation film that portrays how to save rain water through the simple system fixed on yours roof. The system called "Roof Top Rain Water Harvesting" means to store rain water in a tank which is useful for drinking throughout the year and the excess water goes into the ground and recharges the ground water.
Two films by Children’s Film Society, India - Water So Precious  and Paani Re Paani  are also part of the package. These films document environmental concerns through the eyes of children.
The films will be screened on https://filmsdivision.org under ‘Documentary of the Week’ section and also on YouTube channel i.e. https://www.youtube.com/FilmsDivision.RT/DL/DR
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PM pays condolences after the demise of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has paid his condolences after the demise of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
The Prime Minister tweeted;
“Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will be remembered as a stalwart of our times. She provided inspiring leadership to her nation and people. She personified dignity and decency in public life. Pained by her demise. My thoughts are with her family and people of UK in this sad hour.”
“I had memorable meetings with Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II during my UK visits in 2015 and 2018. I will never forget her warmth and kindness. During one of the meetings she showed me the handkerchief Mahatma Gandhi gifted her on her wedding. I will always cherish that gesture.”